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2011 BMW Active E range & efficiency

The 2011 BMW Active E is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 102 MPGe combined (33 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 94 miles. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2011, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $891 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 102 MPGe 107 MPGe city · 96 MPGe hwy

Driving range 94 mi 5 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $891 15,000 mi/yr · $5.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2011 #1 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$5.58to charge from empty (~31 kWh from the wall)

94 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2011 BMW Active E uses 33 kWh per 100 miles (20.5 kWh/100 km), which is 3.0 miles per kWh or 102 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	102 MPGe
Energy use	33 kWh/100 mi
Metric	20.5 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.03

How it ranks among 2011 Subcompact Cars

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1BMW Active E102 MPGe $891
2Scion iQ36 MPG $1,292
3Ford Fiesta33 MPG $1,409
4Toyota Yaris31 MPG $1,500
5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
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41Bentley Continental13 MPG $4,558

2011 Active EOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,469/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

1 EPA-rated configuration

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (125 kW) · Single-speed Active E	Electric	107 MPGe	96 MPGe	102 MPGe	94 mi	$891

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (125 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 33 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 5 hrs
Passenger volume: 86 cu ft
Cargo volume: 6 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi

2011 BMW Active E vs. rivals

vs Volvo C70 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Active E saves $1,131/yr vs Lexus IS 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Active E saves $1,578/yr vs Audi A5 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Active E saves $1,479/yr vs Infiniti G37 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Active E saves $1,802/yr vs Audi TT Coupe 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Active E saves $1,388/yr vs Audi S5 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Active E saves $2,072/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2011 BMW Active E?

The EPA rates the 2011 BMW Active E at up to 94 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2011 BMW Active E?

Up to 102 MPGe combined, which is 33 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2011 BMW Active E?

The 2011 BMW Active E uses 33 kWh per 100 miles (20.5 kWh/100 km), which is 3.0 miles per kWh or 102 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2011 BMW Active E?

Charging from empty to its full 94-mile EPA range draws about 31 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $6 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 BMW Active E per year?

About $891 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.